Sunday, July 19, 2026

Families are still being separated at the border, months after ‘zero tolerance’ was reversed

“It’s so disheartening. This was supposed to be a policy that ended.”

Israeli Minister: ‘Gaza must be in ruins for decades,’ as airstrike kills children seeking...

Keeping millions of Palestinians in Gaza, half of them children, living in ruins for decades is not the sort of goal announced by sane, civilized, ordinary European politicians.

EPA reapproves drift-prone pesticide dicamba

This decision will allow farmers in 34 states to use the herbicide on dicamba-tolerant soybeans and cotton, following a 2024 court ruling that had previously vacated its use.

ExxonMobil pays up: Energy giant forced to pay fines for pollution from old fertilizer...

ExxonMobil will pay a $6.6 million settlement, as agreed upon between the energy giant and federal agencies.

Sunoco ordered to suspend drilling on Mariner East 2 pipeline after spills, damage

Environmentalists emphasized that while they welcomed the drilling delay, they saw it as no reason for those opposed to the pipeline to become complacent or slow their efforts.

Why economics must get broader before it gets better

Without significant adjustments, mainstream economics will remain two steps behind changing realities on the ground, and economists will be risking a further loss of credibility and influence.

‘A major win for New Yorkers’: Court of appeals upholds state’s denial of water...

It would be unacceptable for a pipeline – or any project – to pollute our waters and undermine New Yorkers’ health and water resources.

Win one for the Biden – hats off to dignity, fortitude, high achievement &...

If Kamala Harris overcomes Trump in November, that will be one more huge notch to confirm Biden's exceptional public service.

How ideology can help (or hurt) movements trying to build power

Political educator Harmony Goldberg discusses whether the ideological traditions of the left are helpful for practical organizing.

Senators press Social Security chief over plan to cut field office visits in half

Internal agency documents and a Senate letter raise concerns that a sharp reduction in in-person services could function as a backdoor cut to benefits for millions of Americans.